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Researchers said woolly mammoths evolved smaller ears and woollier coats over 700,000 years (Ian Watts/Stockholm University/PA)

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Woolly mammoths ‘evolved smaller ears and fluffier coats over 700,000 years’

Researchers compared the genomes of the giant creatures with modern day elephants to find out what made woolly mammoths unique.

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What is Apple planning for WWDC 2023?

The date is officially on the calendar, so what does Apple have planned for its 2023 Worldwide Developer Conference?

The best things to do in London over Easter for tech lovers

From immersive VR experiences to sci-fi history, tech fans are spoilt for choice over the holidays.

By Vicky Jessop William McCurdy

10 games that let you explore a digital London

Go virtual sightseeing while you wait for the Fallout London mod to arrive.

Deal to allow tech companies to trial products in NHS test beds

Companies involved in the Techscaler programme are being offered access to NHS regional test beds.

Cancer survivor gives birth to ‘miracle’ baby after having ovaries removed

Experts at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester were able to save Stacey Broadmeadow’s life and she froze her eggs.

Extra pregnancy scan could slash number of breech births and risk to babies

Researchers hope their findings will lead to a change in National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines.

Feel like video-game royalty in London hotel’s gaming suite

I spent a night at W London’s specialised Gaming Suite — this is what it was like

By Vicky Jessop

PFAS: What are forever chemicals used for and are they dangerous?

People can be exposed to PFAS from tap water and food or by using products that contain the chemicals

By Seren Morris

Podcast: Big tech gender pay gap increases in UK

By Rochelle Travers Rachelle Abbott

Researchers find evidence of drug use during Bronze Age ceremonies

Scientists create embryo-like structures from monkey cells

By Nilima Marshall

Jaguar F-PACE P400e - luxury driver’s SUV with green credentials

By David Williams

Meta AI tool lets you cut objects out of any photo

By Andrew Williams

UK competition watchdog probes takeover of Roomba firm iRobot

The Competition and Markets Authority has started reviewing whether the deal could lead to ‘a substantial lessening of competition’.

By Henry Saker-Clark

Influencers warned of the risks of promoting ‘get rich quick’ schemes

Financial influencers should not create a sense of FOMO (fear of missing out) around products, regulators said.

Sony PlayStation 5 handheld console may be coming soon

A handheld device capable of playing PlayStation 5 games is in testing at Sony according to a recent report

By Andrew Williams

How does the Government’s new emergency alert message system work?

Waterloo station hosts VR experience to tackle sexual harassment

By Neil Lancefield

New tool can spot those most at risk of developing lung cancer, say researchers

By Lucas Cumiskey

Sleeping issues may increase risk of a stroke, study suggests

By Nina Massey Lydia Chantler-Hicks

Snapchat censors chatbot for kids after it discussed weed and sex

Can people see who viewed my Instagram and can I watch anonymously?

How you can see who has been watching your Insta stories

By William Mata

Scientists identify potential for lifestyle changes to prevent and treat obesity

Researchers hope their findings could help eliminate the need for weight loss surgery.

Air pollution ‘wakes up’ dormant cells that cause lung cancer, scientists find

UK researchers have uncovered the mechanism by which tiny pollution particles help cancer cells grow.

By Nilima Marshall

Podcast: Psychedelic drug improves depression symptoms for six months

By Jon Weeks Rachelle Abbott

Your iPhone may not support Apple’s next big software update

iOS 17 is expected to offer a significant upgrade, but it could be limited to the following devices

Police hail improved accuracy of facial recognition tech as campaigners urge ban

Research has found minimal discrepancies for sex and race at certain settings but human rights groups have criticised police use of the technology.

By Margaret Davis

Criminal online marketplace selling 80m sets of stolen information taken down

Genesis Market was targeted in an international operation by law enforcement agencies covering 17 countries, including the UK’s National Crime Agency.

By Margaret Davis

Virgin Media WiFi issues continue into second day

Internet issues have continued into Wednesday

By Seren Morris

Nintendo will now fix broken Joy-Cons free of charge

Which? slams Nintendo for not offering compensation to impacted gamers

The best video game adaptations: staff picks

Get in the mood for Mario with our selection of the best shows and movies based on video games

Watchdog caps cost for police and ambulance radios after Motorola ‘overcharges’

The Competition and Markets Authority said the price cap will remain in place until 2029, but Motorola said it would appeal.

By August Graham

Is TikTok safe to use? Concerns about harmful content and user data

Should you quit TikTok or curb your kids’ usage?

By Andrew Williams

Which countries have banned TikTok?

TikTok has also been fined $12.7 million by the UK’s data watchdog for failing to safeguard children’s privacy, after up to 1.4 million UK children were reportedly permitted to use TikTok in 2020

By Beril Naz Hassan Sian Hewitt Nuray Bulbul

Scientists do the maths on how men can achieve orgasm

Findings shed light on a socially taboo subject, researchers said.

By Nilima Marshall

Virgin Media forced to apologise twice over broadband outages

Downdetector received 55,000 reports of internet disruption at 5pm on Tuesday afternoon

By Matilda Head

Magic trick only fools monkeys with opposable thumbs, study suggests

Scientists performed a famous magic trick for three species of monkey – capuchins, squirrel monkeys and marmosets.

Psychedelic drug improves symptoms of depression for six months – study

Dimethyltryptamine is a powerful hallucinogenic found in several plants and is the psychoactive compound found in ayahuasca.

Call for ‘highway code’ to tackle space junk

The European Space Agency estimates there are 36,500 objects larger than 10cm currently floating in space.

By Nilima Marshall

Short works breaks do not prevent mental fatigue or increase efficiency – study

A new study showed healthy men who took a 10-minute break every 50 minutes were more likely to experience mental exhaustion.

By Nilima Marshall

Podcast: Why TikTok’s been fined almost £13 million

Plus, Tech & Science Daily speak to Inmarsat on the space ‘highway code’

By Jon Weeks Rachelle Abbott

Virgin Media says internet access restored after broadband outage

There were widespread reports of problems with the telecoms provider on Tuesday morning.

By August Graham

Unite Google workers strike outside London HQ over alleged ‘appalling treatment’

By Lucas Cumiskey

Why is Twitter’s new logo a ‘doge’ dog?

By Andrew Williams

TikTok fined £12.7m after it ‘did not do enough’ to keep under-13s off platform

By August Graham

Critically-endangered pearl mussels found in Scottish lochs for first time

The mussels were already known to live in Scotland’s rivers.

What’s coming to Xbox Game Pass in April?

All the titles to enjoy as part of your Xbox Game Pass subscription this month

What’s coming to PlayStation Plus in April?

This month’s free games have arrived on PlayStation Plus — and cover three separate genres

World’s first self-driving bus service launches next month

Stagecoach announced the ground-breaking scheme over Scotland’s Forth Road Bridge will begin on May 15.

By Neil Lancefield

Major internet outages as Virgin Media reports ‘problem’

Thousands of customers said they were having trouble accessing the internet.

By August Graham

What is the European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy moons Explorer?

The spacecraft will be the first to orbit a moon other than our planet’s.

By Beril Naz Hassan

Antibiotics and resistance ‘two-way street’ between animals and humans – study

Experts across the world are determined to slow down the rise in AMR, which is partly fuelled by unnecessary use of antibiotics.

Moderate exercise safe for people with muscle pain from statins, study suggests

Scientists said the findings are reassuring for people who experience muscle pain or fatigue from the cholesterol lowering drugs.

Vodafone WiFi will once again be available at Tube stations

By Beril Naz Hassan

Where and how to use Wi-Fi, 4G and 5G on the London Underground

‘Starting hormone therapy at menopause onset does not increase Alzheimer’s risk’

Lyrid meteor shower: What to look for in the skies this month

How indie video games are pushing the boundaries of what gaming can be

By Vicky Jessop

What are Apple AirTags and how do they work?

By William Mata

Ofcom opens industry-wide action over delayed broadband ‘One Touch Switch’

By Josie Clarke